by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
A deviation from the Circle Tire Drill. Choosing to turn random tires will be a little easier than turning each and every one. It is a great way to start out. Making sure your horse is completely prepared to make the turn is important. How: You don’t have to...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Foundation, Training
This is a great test to see if your horse is ready to head to the barrel pattern. If your horse can’t complete this drill correctly at a given speed, it won’t be able to turn the barrel correctly at that speed. This is also a great drill for strengthening a...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
The ability to walk, trot and lope a perfect circle is the corner stone of your barrel racing training and maintaining program (and is used in many of our drills). It is the basis of teaching your horse to keep his hip in and drive. It teaches them to stay soft in...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Good for training and correcting. Horses learn by repetition so you can really emphasize correctness with this drill. How: The image shows a circle before approaching the barrel (which isn’t necessary but helpful when picking up a lead. Approach any barrel,...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is great for horses that want to leave the turn too soon. This helps them to stick in that turn a little longer. It will also emphasize that you want to keep your horses hind end engaged and in four wheel drive. How: When working the pattern, double up your turn...
